Gynoid fat distribution

Gynoid fat is the body fat that forms around the hips, breasts, and thighs.^[1] Gynoid fat in females is used to provide nourishment for offspring, and is often referred to as 'reproductive fat'. This is because it contains long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which are important in the development of fetuses.^[2] It is regarded as a physically attractive feature, serving as an indication towards a woman's reproductive potential.^[3]

^ Brody, Tom (1999). Nutritional Biochemistry, p. 385. Academic Press, London. ISBN 0121348369.
^ Thornhill, Randy (2008). The Evolutionary Biology of Human Female Sexuality, p. 113. Oxford University Press, USA. ISBN 0199712484.
^ Singh, Devendra (1994-01-01). "Is thin really beautiful and good? Relationship between waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and female attractiveness". Personality and Individual Differences. 16 (1): 123–132. doi:10.1016/0191-8869(94)90116-3.

[1] Brody, Tom (1999). Nutritional Biochemistry, p. 385. Academic Press, London. ISBN 0121348369.

[Thornhill-2] Thornhill, Randy (2008). The Evolutionary Biology of Human Female Sexuality, p. 113. Oxford University Press, USA. ISBN 0199712484.

[3] Singh, Devendra (1994-01-01). "Is thin really beautiful and good? Relationship between waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and female attractiveness". Personality and Individual Differences. 16 (1): 123–132. doi:10.1016/0191-8869(94)90116-3.

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